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HUNTSVILLE — Hundreds of people across North Alabama were left stranded Monday night after unexpected black ice coated much of the Tennessee Valley. One of the worst hit areas was […]

NWS anticipated 'dusting,' not widespread black ice

HUNTSVILLE — As North Alabama continues to recover from Monday’s ice event, the National Weather Service office in Huntsville said several factors contributed to the region’s widespread hazardous road conditions. […]

Animal Services offers a dog gone good deal

HUNTSVILLE – Citing overflowing kennels and a growing number of at-risk animals, Huntsville Animal Services is slashing adoption fees to just $35 for most adult dogs and cats and $50 […]

In the modern world of instant gratification, obsession with appearances, and the “look at me!” attitude, there are few young people who do good solely for the sake of doing […]

Tips to prepare your home for cold weather

Nothing impacts your energy use — and therefore, your utility bill — more than the weather. Specifically, the outside air temperature. But even though cold, winter weather is rolling into […]

Some roads opening but caution urged

HUNTSVILLE — Area law enforcement officials are asking motorists to use extreme caution due to the potential of black ice. If you do not have to be out on the […]

HUNTSVILLE – Before you jump from Christmas to New Year’s celebrations, take a shot this week at the 40th annual Huntsville City Classic at Huntsville High School starting today. The […]

Travel conditions treacherous across North Alabama

HUNTSVILLE — Law enforcement agencies across North Alabama are urging motorists to travel with caution as subfreezing temperatures and snow are creating hazardous driving conditions. The National Weather Service’s Huntsville […]

Restaurants across north Alabama will party all night on New Year’s Eve, with special menus and midnight toasts. Sip champagne and watch the fireworks from a tower high above Florence […]

HUNTSVILLE – As Huntsville’s arts scene continues to grow, a local nonprofit found a creative way to honor the community and draw attention to its side of town. Habitat for […]

Madison 'Supporting Our Students' campaign winding down

MADISON — Madison City Schools is winding down this year’s “Supporting Our Students” campaign to help MCS students who may be struggling to pay for educational activities. Donations made to […]

Bank Independent receives national certification

SHEFFIELD — Bank Independent’s Value Account has been officially certified by the national Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund as meeting the Bank On National Account Standards for 2023-24. “We are […]

UAH library atrium to honor Clarence, Inez Watts

HUNTSVILLE  – The atrium in the M. Louis Salmon Library at the University of Alabama in Huntsville has been named for Clarence and Inez Watts, Salmon’s father-in-law and mother-in-law, UAH […]

HUNTSVILLE — Local attorneys Stephen Williams and Joshua Holcomb have been named Rising Stars by the law rating service Super Lawyers. Williams and Holcomb are in practice with Foxtrot Family […]

HUNTSVILLE – During summer and early fall, the Southeast can experience a few hot weeks without rain, causing what is known as a “flash drought.” This phenomenon can destroy crops […]

TVA initiating rolling blackouts across the region

HUNTSVILLE — Due to the continued increased demand on the electric system caused by the extremely cold temperatures, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has initiated mandatory electric load reduction. This […]

HUNTSVILLE — PhishFirewall, a cybersecurity firm in Huntsville, has appointed Mark Petroff as chief financial officer, the company said. Petroff, who also serves as the chairman of the board at […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Center for Cybersecurity Research and Education at the University of Alabama in Huntsville is offering scholarships in cybersecurity. According to UAH, the scholarships are available through the […]

HUNTSVILLE — It’s the season of miracles and a homeless man was the recipient of a miracle in Huntsville. The man was sleeping in a dumpster when a Republic Services […]

'Canines for Coping' expands to Madison Hospital

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville Hospital Foundation and the Huntsville Hospital Health System are expanding their “Canines for Coping” facility dog program to Madison Hospital. The donor-funded program operates at Huntsville Hospital […]

Huntsville defense veteran Dave Walsh joins Parry Labs

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Dave Walsh has been named Parry Labs vice president of engineering, the company announced. The former director of Open Systems for Military Avionics and Helicopters at Collins […]

TVA asks 'voluntary curtailment' during bitter cold

HUNTSVILLE — Due to dangerously low temperatures forecast throughout the Tennessee Valley Authority service area and the expected high electric demand expected on its system, TVA has initiated voluntary curtailment […]

Huntsville visitors center closed Dec. 24-25, Jan. 1

HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau is closing its visitor center and information kiosk this weekend and New Year’s Day in observance of the holidays. The Visitor […]

Another hat in the ring Now that Dale Strong has officially submitted his letter to Gov. Kay Ivey resigning as Madison County Commission chairman effective Jan. 2, attention shifts to […]